Hill Country
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Climate Change
A pact with nature
Article | Arul Karki | Picture | Anas Mohamed Nuski Sri Lanka’s tea industry, which stands as a main pillar of the national economy, is today facing unprecedented challenges due to global warming and climate change. Established in the 19th century, the Ceylon Tea trade now supports the livelihoods of over 1.5 million people and plays a vital role in…
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Hill country: Displacement in the Name of Disaster
Story | Arul karki | Picture | North East Narrative Although the Hill country Tamil community of Sri Lanka has served as the backbone of the nation’s economy for more than two centuries, today it faces the risk of a new form of political displacement under the guise of climate change. In recent months, calls have intensified to resettle the…
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